u/baby_anchovy

Image 1 — Should I add a zipper?
Image 2 — Should I add a zipper?
Image 3 — Should I add a zipper?

Should I add a zipper?

EDIT: you are right! I will not add a zipper, it would ruin the fabric. I was trying to convince myself that the easiest path (zipper) was the right path. I’ll look in to a hook/snap/loop solution 🥰

I bought this beautiful 1930’s dress at a market, it was very wrinkly and a bit dirty and I didn’t have a chance to try it on. I gave it a bath with silk soap and it came out beautifully! Since i could try it on, I didn’t notice that it lacked a zipper/buttons. I think based on the opening (3rd pic) that it used to have a zipper? However, the fabric is very thin, possibly silk crepe, and I’m not sure if adding a zipper would ruin the fabric? Would a sewing machine be too harsh?
I am planning on wearing the dress if I manage to do something about that hole 🤍

u/baby_anchovy — 3 days ago